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The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) is a community of informal educators and scientists dedicated to supporting learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across the United States. https://www.nisenet.org
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 1d
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE: NISE Network Online Workshop: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories nisenet.org/catalog/co-c...
#OnlineWorkshop #ConnectingwithCommunities #STEAMBRANDO #STEAMBRANDOFUTUROS #NISENet #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Online Workshop Recording: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories | NISE Network
Online workshop recording highlighting the principles and processes of co-creation, as well as partner stories about lessons learned, organization impacts, and more.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 1d
ONLINE WORKSHOP 12/2/25: The Climate Action Playbook - Resources Focused on the Developmental Needs of Early Learners, 2-3pm Eastern #OnlineWorkshop #climateactionplaybook #caretakersofwonder #madisonchildrensmuseum #nisenet #museums #planetarium #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Online Workshop: The Climate Action Playbook - Resources Focused on the Developmental Needs of Early Learners | NISE Network
Online workshop introducing to The Climate Action Playbook, a new developmental framework created to help informal education organizations approach this topic in developmentally appropriate ways.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 1d
The last Friday of October 2025 is Halloween & Frankenstein Friday!!! #FrankensteinFriday #frankenstein #maryshelleysfrankenstein #SpookyScience #halloween2025 #nisenet #nisenetwork #museums #planetarium #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Frankenstein 200 Kit | NISE Network
Hands-on activities and professional development resources that encourage creativity and reflection about responsible innovation, developed in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication o...
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 8d
If you find yourself "working in the lab late one night" next week at your museum, needing more ideas for spooky science, check out our Halloween page! 👻👻👻
#SpookyScience #seasonalstem #Halloween #nisenet #nisenetwork #Museums #planetarium #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Halloween | NISE Network
A collection of hands-on STEM activities for creating Halloween spooky science events.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 8d
With NCW (Oct 19-25) coming to an end, you may box up those Chemistry kits, but don't "BARIUM" in the closet yet! 🧪😹 Download activities & more.
#ACS_NCW #NationalChemistryWeek #letsdochemistry #ExploreScience #ACS #nisenet #nisenetwork #Museums #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Kit | NISE Network
Activities and professional development resources designed to stimulate interest, sense of relevance, and feelings of self-efficacy about chemistry.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 8d
Engage audiences around this news with the help of our neuroscience resources, in particular the Neuro Futures and What Makes Us Human Card Games. These activities facilitate conversations and prioritize values around new neurotechnologies and what it means to be human. www.nisenet.org/neuro
Brain and Neuroscience | NISE Network
A collection of public engagement and professional development resources about the brain, neuroscience, and neuro-ethics. Also included are resources for annual events including Brain Awareness Week, ...
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 8d
NEUROSCIENCE NEWS: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) delivers targeted electrical currents through tiny electrodes implanted in the brain. #NeuroscienceNews #Neuroscience #brain #ChangingBrains #NanoTechNews #NISENet #Nisenetwork #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
From Chronic Pain to Parkinson’s, 4 Ways DBS is Changing Care
UCSF looks back on four ways it pioneered deep brain stimulation with the help of federal funding, helping patients with Parkinson’s Disease, chronic pain, depression, and more.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 8d
10/23 is National TV Talk Show Host Day; it's also National Chemistry Week. Here's "Chem-Attitudes with host Dr. Braxton Hazelby!!!"
#NCW2025 #nationaltvtalkshowhostday #NationalChemistryWeek #acs #thehiddenlifeofspices #nisenet #nisenetwork #museums #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Chem-Attitudes with Dr. Braxton Hazelby facilitation training video | NISE Network
Promotional materials for Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry activities including a facilitation training video.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 8d
Join us next Tuesday 10/28 for the NISE Network Online Workshop: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories, 2pm Eastern.
#OnlineWorkshop #ConnectingwithCommunities #STEAMBRANDO #STEAMBRANDOFUTUROS #NISENet #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Online Workshop: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories | NISE Network
Online workshop focused on co-creation, highlighting the work of partners from the Co-creating with Communities project.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 21d
National Chemistry Week: The Hidden Life of Spices, is Oct 19-25; check out our Let's Do Chemistry Kit!
#thehiddenlifeofspices #ACS_NCW #NationalChemistryWeek #letsdochemistry #ExploreScience #ACS #nisenetwork #nisenet #museums #planetarium #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry Kit | NISE Network
Activities and professional development resources designed to stimulate interest, sense of relevance, and feelings of self-efficacy about chemistry.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 21d
RECORDING: NISE Network Online Workshop: DIY NASA Exhibits with Earth Information Center & ViewSpace
#NASA #NASAexhibits #diyexhibits #earthinformationcenter #viewspace #SpaceTelescopeScienceInstitute #STScI #nisenetwork #nisenet #museums #planetarium#InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Online Workshop Recording: DIY NASA Exhibits with Earth Information Center & ViewSpace | NISE Network
Online workshop recording about some of the DIY exhibit resources freely available from NASA, with details for how anyone can set up these NASA exhibits at their location.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 23d
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS: A new formulation of cement reflects & emits heat more effectively than normal Portland cement, so it stays much cooler on hot days reducing the need for AC.
#Sustainability #NISENet #Nisenetwork #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Super-cool cement could stop buildings trapping heat inside
A new formulation of cement reflects and emits heat more effectively than normal Portland cement, so it stays much cooler on a hot day
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 23d
Direct link to download this new resources: www.nisenet.org/valuescards
What Values Do You Share? Conversation Starter | NISE Network
Cards to spark conversations about shared values.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 23d
NEWS: ASU Hosts STEM Ecosystems & Partnership Meeting, Debuts “What Values Do You Share” activity!
#ASU #NASASciAct #WhatValuesDoYouShare #ValuesCards #co-creation #co-creating #communityPartnership #NISENet #Nisenetwork #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
ASU Hosts STEM Learning Ecosystems and Community Partnership Meeting - Debuts “What Values Do You Share” Conversation Starter Cards | NISE Network
ASU hosted the STEM Learning Ecosystems and Community Partnership Meeting in August 2025, where the “What Values Do You Share?” conversation starter card activity was introduced.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 23d
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: Minnesota STEM Ecosystem Combines New NISE Network Resources for their 2025 STEM Convening. Learn more about the successful adaptation/meeting!
#PartnerHighlight #MNSTEM #STEMEcosystems #NISENet #Nisenetwork #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Minnesota STEM Ecosystem Combines New NISE Network Resources for their 2025 STEM Convening | NISE Network
Partner highlight about the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem's annual convening, and an adaptation of two NISE Network resources created as a unique learning experience to prompted thoughtful reflection among...
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 23d
ONLINE WORKSHOP: The Climate Action Playbook - Resources Focused on the Developmental Needs of Early Learners, 12/2, 2pm E
#OnlineWorkshop #ClimateActionPlaybook #CaretakersofWonder #MadisonChildrensMuseum #NISENet #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Online Workshop: The Climate Action Playbook - Resources Focused on the Developmental Needs of Early Learners | NISE Network
Online workshop introducing to The Climate Action Playbook, a new developmental framework created to help informal education organizations approach this topic in developmentally appropriate ways.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 23d
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories, 10/28, 2pm Eastern
#onlineworkshop #ConnectingWithCommunities #nisenet #museums #planetarium #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
Online Workshop: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories | NISE Network
Online workshop focused on co-creation, highlighting the work of partners from the Co-creating with Communities project.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · 23d
Happy National Nano Day (10/9; nanometer scale 10–9 meters)! Grab your kits or check out all 6 years of NanoDays activities, training resources and more on our site!
#NanoDays #nationalnanotechnologyday #nisenet #nisenetwork #museums #planetarium #InformalScience #sciencecenters #childrensmuseum
NanoDays Kit | NISE Network
Public programs, hands-on activities, and professional development resources about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology and their impact on society.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · Oct 1
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
2-3pm Eastern
#OnlineWorkshop #ConnectingwithCommunities #STEAMBRANDO #STEAMBRANDOFUTUROS #NISENet #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Online Workshop: Co-Creating with Communities - Inspiring Partner Stories | NISE Network
Online workshop focused on co-creation, highlighting the work of partners from the Co-creating with Communities project.
nisenet.org
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · Oct 1
ONLINE WORKSHOP: DIY NASA Exhibits with Earth Information Center & ViewSpace, 10/7 2pm Eastern
#OnlineWorkshop #NASA #NASAExhibits #DIYExhibits #EarthInformationCenter #Viewspace #SpaceTelescopeScienceInstitute #STScI #NISENet #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Online Workshop: DIY NASA Exhibits with Earth Information Center & ViewSpace | NISE Network
Online workshop about how to set up NASA exhibits at your location featuring resources and content from NASA's Earth Information Center and ViewSpace.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · Oct 1
Dust off your NanoDays kits for National Nanotechnology Day on 10/9 (nanometer scale 10–9 meters). Our NanoDays activities, training, & more still live online.
#NanoDays #NationalNanotechnologyDay #NISENet #Nisenetwork #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
NanoDays Kit | NISE Network
Public programs, hands-on activities, and professional development resources about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology and their impact on society.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · Oct 1
Did you know that the smallest difference in structure can change the taste or smell of a spice? Learn more & start planning for NCW: The Hidden Life of Spices, Oct 19-25!
#TheHiddenLifeofSpices #ACS_NCW #NationalChemistryWeek #ACS #NISENet #Museums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
National Chemistry Week (NCW) - American Chemical Society
National Chemistry Week is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. NCW occurs annually the third week in October.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · Oct 1
Check out our collection of AI resources: www.nisenet.org/AI
Artificial Intelligence | NISE Network
A compilation of public engagement and professional learning resources for informal science educators about artificial intelligence (AI).
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · Oct 1
World AI Week is October 6-10th! Learn more at the World AI Week site and then check out our AI resources to bring the world of AI to your local audiences. worldaiweek.ai
#WorldAIWeek #NISENet #Museums #Planetariums #InformalScience #ScienceCenters #ChildrensMuseums
Home Page - World AI Week
The world’s leading week-long AI gathering. Join 50+ events exploring business, science, tech & networking with global innovators in Amsterdam.
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NISE Network @nisenet.bsky.social · Oct 1
See our Engineering and robot resources for related content to use with audiences: www.nisenet.org/engineering
Engineering | NISE Network
A compilation of engineering hands-on educational and professional development resources. Also included are resources for annual events including National Engineers Week, Introduce a Girl to Engineeri...
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